Wedding registries can be overwhelming, for both the couple and the guest. You can always hit up our SMP Registry guide to walk you through step-by-step, but today we're here to set the record straight on how much to spend once you set out shopping for that perfect gift. While there's no exact science and certainly no "wrong" amount, we've laid out some helpful spending guidelines to clear up the confusion.

How Much Should You Spend?

$75 to $100

Your acquaintance whose invite has you asking, "Why on earth was I invited?"

Your distant cousin who you only see once a year at the holidays

Your parents' best friend's child that you've known for forever

Your sorority sister you haven't spoken to since graduation

Your frenemy (you love her, you hate her, you know the drill)

$100 to $150

Your co-worker, a.k.a. your work wife or work husband

Your good friend whom you grab brunch with from time to time

Your friend who's getting lucky in love with marriage number two

$150 to $200

Your best friend since when you thought boys had cooties

Your best friend who you'd get matching tattoos with (if you were ever going to get a tattoo)

More than $200

Your brother or sister (no matter how close you are)

Your soulmate best friend (the Samantha, Miranda or Charlotte to your Carrie)